While dStream technology is an integral part of all new Ingenia MR systems, owners of installed systems can now enjoy outstanding clinical performance, an excellent patient experience, and exceptional economic value. SmartPath to dStream is a cost-effective path to digital broadband MR and is available for Achieva and Intera systems.

Prof. Andrea Falini, Chief of Neuroradiology at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy discusses the benefits of SmartPath to dStream upgrade on a Philips Achieva system

SmartPath to dStream

High quality images and remarkable speed are possible with our dStream digital broadband architecture. Enjoy up to 40% more SNR* and enhanced throughput with channel-independent RF technology that makes upgrades easy.

A SmartPath to dStream upgrade offers full dStream capability, without installing a completely new system. Your get a fast, cost effective way to move to digital MRI.

* Up to 40% more SNR compared to Achieva as non-digital/dStream system

Upgrading to a dStream system without pulling out the bore is a great achievement. This really puts Philips in a class of its own.”

Prof. C. Truwit, MD, PhD, Chief of Radiology

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Extend the life of your system

The SmartPath to dStream program essentially extends system lifetime. You get a system that is like new, at a substantially lower cost than a new system. There is no need to design a new MR suite. The magnet can remain in the exam room while the makeover takes place resulting in much less disturbance to your facility.

This cost-effective upgrade to a state-of-the-art MRI system adds another 10 years of support without buying a brand new system.

SmartPath to dStream is easy to deploy

Take a quick look at how easy it is to transform your current Philips MRI system to the new dStream digital broadband architecture.

A SmartPath MR upgrade is available for these MR systems

Achieva 3.0T TX System

Achieva 3.0T System

Achieva XR System

Achieva 1.5T System

Intera 1.5T (ACS-NT) System

Find the right clinical applications for your needs

Our software solutions provide you with a wide range of clinical applications. Use the selector tool to find the right clinical applications to serve your needs.

The clinical application selector will help you find applications available to you through a SmartPath to dStream upgrade

In-bore experience

You can turn the MRI exam into an event. This immersive in-bore experience offers headfirst patients a comforting, engaging visual/audio distraction. Voice guidance can be given through the headphones, helping patients to relax and hold still for better image quality.

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